Speaking of which, the Lagotto Romagnolo is named thus because it is believed to have come from Romagna, which is an Italian region situated in the southeast of what is now Emilia-Romagna.
Primarily, the Lagotto Romagnolo is known for being a gun-dog, meaning a dog that specializes in finding a game before bringing it back to its master.
Given its look, it should come as no surprise to learn that the Lagotto Romagnolo specializes in being a water retriever.